Intellectual Property Specialist
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Checotah, OK *****
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DONITA EVANS
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and hardworking paralegal with more than 25 years experience in the industry, specializing in Intellectual Property. Experienced at prioritizing a diverse range of tasks and balancing the demands of multiple high profile Intellectual Property attorneys. Devoted legal support worker who brings great people skills, attention to detail and an organized approach to managing high workloads. Well versed in assisting individuals of diverse backgrounds with basic legal needs and coordinating referrals for advanced cases. Great at managing time and advanced with word processing software, legal database research and digital record keeping systems.
SKILLS
Experienced with copyright, patent, and trademark prosecution and maintenance. Knowledge of U.S. and international Intellectual Property terminology, laws, and forms. Ability to draft, file and maintain U.S. and international Intellectual Property related documents.
Proficient with MS word, MS Excel, Intuit (and other time keeping software), and IP docketing software including CPA, CPI, and Pattsy. EXPERIENCE
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Birmingham, AL — Intellectual Property Specialist
JULY 2011 - OCTOBER 2024: Intellectual Property Specialist supporting the Intellectual Property group across multiple offices in multiple states, consisting of attorneys specializing in copyright, patent, and trademark matters.
● Collaborate with attorneys to develop a comprehensive strategy for IP protection and enforcement.
● Manage large scale IP due diligence projects during corporate mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition of assets.
● Assist in drafting numerous patent applications, resulting in a significant increase in granted patents for clients.
● Create, update, monitor, maintain, and report patent and trademark dockets and related deadlines to attorneys and other staff. Maintain organized records of correspondence, filings, and deadlines to ensure timely action on all matters.
● Enhance patent portfolio management by streamlining processes and implementing efficient tracking systems.
● Prepare and file U.S. and PCT patent applications, responses to office actions, information disclosure statements, and other patent related documents and forms on behalf of IP attorneys.
● Research statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes; prepare result summaries and status reports; advise and assist attorneys in copyright, patent, and trademark infringement and litigation matters.
● Lias with foreign associates to coordinate prosecution of international patent and trademark applications, increasing global IP protection for clients.
● Facilitate successful trademark registrations by conducting clearance searches and preparing filings.
● Monitor third-party use of client’s intellectual property rights by setting up watch services, enabling prompt enforcement actions when needed.
● Support copyright registration process workflow by preparing applications, assignments and maintaining accurate records.
● Enhance client relationships by providing timely status updates and ensuring clear communication throughout the entire IP lifecycle. Sirote & Permutt, P.C., Birmingham, AL — Foreclosure Specialist AUGUST 2009 - JULY 2011: Customer service representative in the foreclosure department.
● Closing foreclosure files as the foreclosure proceedings ended.
● Various and extensive communications with debtors and financial institutions.
Bush IP Law Group, Birmingham, AL — Intellectual Property Paralegal
APRIL 2003 - SEPTEMBER 2008: IP Paralegal supporting IP attorneys in copyright, patent, and trademark related matters.
● Implement and update docketing software and docketing procedures.
● Monitor and maintain patent and trademark dockets with related deadlines.
● Conduct IP related investigations and perform patent and trademark research.
● Provide support during intellectual property litigation, contributing to favorable outcomes for clients.
● Collect mandatory information and complete intellectual property filing requirements.
● Prepare correspondence to foreign associates and other legal counsel.
● Draft and file IP-related legal documents for trademark applications, extensions, renewals, and oppositions.
● Contact clients to schedule appointments, discuss progress of cases, and obtain information relevant to cases.
● Collaborate with attorneys to develop strategies for each case. EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL — Paralegal studies
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